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SUN-1.5K-G vs MIC 1500TL-X2 14 of 23 identical Swap Change inverters

Deye SUN-1.5K-G vs Growatt MIC 1500TL-X2

Deye SUN-1.5K-G
Deye
SUN-1.5K-G
1.5 kW 97.1 % euro Grid-tie
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Growatt MIC 1500TL-X2
Growatt
MIC 1500TL-X2
1.5 kW 97.0 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

MIC 1500TL-X2 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 3.5 A more headroom. 14 of 23 comparable parameters are identical, with 9 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
14 of 23 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 23 parameters
Parameter SUN-1.5K-G MIC 1500TL-X2 Difference
Max input current per tracker 12.5 A 16.0 A 3.5 A more headroom
Max AC power 1.70 kW 1.50 kW 0.20 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.33 1.50 0.17 more oversizing headroom
Max PV power 2.00 kW 2.25 kW 0.25 kW apart
Max operating temperature 65 °C 60 °C 5 °C more heat tolerant
Start voltage 80 V 50 V 30 V earlier start
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
MPPT voltage range 70-550 V 50-550 V 70-550 V vs 50-550 V
Dimensions 310x330x115 mm 254x274x138 mm 310x330x115 mm vs 254x274x138 mm
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Full specification

Parameter SUN-1.5K-G MIC 1500TL-X2 Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 1.50 kW 1.50 kW Same
Max AC power 1.70 kW 1.50 kW 0.20 kW apart
Grid connection Single-phase Single-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V Same
Max AC current 7.2 A 7.1 A Effectively the same
PV input
Max PV power 2.00 kW 2.25 kW 0.25 kW apart
DC/AC ratio 1.33 1.50 +0.17 for MIC 1500TL-X2
Max DC voltage 550 V 550 V Same
MPPT voltage range 70-550 V 50-550 V 70-550 V vs 50-550 V
Start voltage 80 V 50 V -30 V for MIC 1500TL-X2
MPP trackers 1 1 Same
Strings per tracker 1 1 Same
Max input current per tracker 12.5 A 16.0 A +3.5 A for MIC 1500TL-X2
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.1 % 97.0 % Effectively the same
Max efficiency 97.3 % 97.4 % Effectively the same
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery voltage - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max charge current - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 6.0 kg 6.0 kg Same
Weight per kW 4.0 kg/kW 4.0 kg/kW Same
Dimensions 310x330x115 mm 254x274x138 mm 310x330x115 mm vs 254x274x138 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP66 IP65 vs IP66
Cooling natural natural Same
Noise 25 dB - Not published by Growatt
Max operating temperature 65 °C 60 °C +5 °C for SUN-1.5K-G
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Same
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Growatt
Arc fault protection - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 5 yrs Not published by Deye
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Written summary

Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.